Amiability: meaning, definitions and examples
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amiability
[ ˌeɪmiəˈbɪlɪti ]
friendly behavior
The quality of being friendly, pleasant, and good-natured. Amiability is often characterized by a willingness to help others and a cheerful disposition.
Synonyms
friendliness, good-naturedness, pleasantness
Examples of usage
- She was known for her amiability and generosity.
- His amiability made it easy for him to make friends wherever he went.
pleasantness in manner or attitude
The attribute of having a pleasant or agreeable manner. Amiability is reflected in a person's affability and warmth towards others.
Synonyms
affability, agreeableness, warmth
Examples of usage
- Her amiability made her a favorite among her colleagues.
- The politician's amiability helped him gain popularity among the voters.
Translations
Translations of the word "amiability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amabilidade
🇮🇳 मिलनसारिता
🇩🇪 Liebenswürdigkeit
🇮🇩 keramahan
🇺🇦 привітність
🇵🇱 uprzejmość
🇯🇵 愛想の良さ
🇫🇷 amabilité
🇪🇸 amabilidad
🇹🇷 tatlılık
🇰🇷 친절함
🇸🇦 لطف
🇨🇿 přívětivost
🇸🇰 prívetivosť
🇨🇳 和蔼
🇸🇮 prijaznost
🇮🇸 góðvild
🇰🇿 мейірімділік
🇬🇪 სიყვარულობა
🇦🇿 mehribanlıq
🇲🇽 amabilidad
Word origin
The word 'amiability' originates from the Latin word 'amīcābilitās', meaning 'friendliness' or 'kindness'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the quality of being friendly and pleasant. Over the centuries, 'amiability' has remained a positive attribute associated with social interaction and interpersonal relationships.
See also: amiably.